July 8th and 9th- Hippodrome- Montreal!! (Part 7) - Page 14

ryancoke71 · 06-02-2011, 12:46 PM

For Montreal, it is hard to say. I expect that there will be people camping out for a few days for that one, so I am getting there very early on the 8th, and just hoping to get into the pit.

subnet · 06-02-2011, 12:48 PM

i wonder if there will be any vendors set up to sell food while people wait in line.

montreal smoked meat anyone?
montreal bagels anyone?

secretly alone · 06-02-2011, 02:53 PM

Montreal...bagels?? Are they like REAL bagels?

subnet · 06-02-2011, 04:03 PM

me thinks the same sort of bagel in montreal can be had in new yawk, or yonkers

FunkyBuddha · 06-02-2011, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by innominata8

just out of curiousity, how long of a ride is the namur station from downtown (old montreal district)?

About 10-12 minutes. It's on the same line, therefore you don't have to make any changes !

Katiesheb · 06-02-2011, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FunkyBuddha

I went to check the Hippodrome this afternoon, and I was happily surprised to see that it is easily accessible via the metro. All you have to do is go out at Namur station, and it's a 5 minutes walk, no more. Actually, it's very likely that the Claw will be visible as soon as you exit the station.
I couldn't take pictures because of the strong winds that blew over Montreal today, but the end product should look a bit like CANAD Inns Stadium in Winnipeg.
I'll keep you all updated as the Claw makes its way in there !

Thank you!!! I am looking forward to more of your posts!!!

zuropa_fit · 06-02-2011, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by subnet

if you get there at 3pm, you should have no problem getting an excellent spot at the outer ring, or anywhere on the field. be there at the crack of dawn for a spot inside the ring.

That's not true, necessarily. If you don't care where you are in the ring, you can show up mid afternoon. I know plenty of people who waltz in to the inner ring either by getting into line mid afternoon or even showing up right when the gates open up at 5:30 or so.

U2Mama · 06-02-2011, 08:02 PM

Did we ever figure out how many GA's were sold for these shows? I remember it coming up a thread or 2 (or 3!) ago but I don't think we ever got the official number

Katiesheb · 06-02-2011, 08:55 PM

^ Just checked the Evenko site. They updated their Events Page. 80,000 people are expected at each show...

Weren't we guessing between 40,000 and 50,000???

ryancoke71 · 06-02-2011, 08:59 PM

Katiesheb · 06-02-2011, 09:15 PM

Just checked the public transit information site as well and it has been updated. Looks like the only way to get to the site will be with the metro and the only way to get out will be either shuttle busses or the Metro. You will be able to purchase a special U2 transit pass so you can get to the concert site quickly and also leave the site quickly.

U2Mama · 06-02-2011, 09:44 PM

So basically U2 is taking over Montreal! I cannot wait!

secretly alone · 06-02-2011, 09:47 PM

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Originally Posted by subnet

me thinks the same sort of bagel in montreal can be had in new yawk, or yonkers

Reason I asked is because I've never had a 'real' bagel outside of NY...they're always strangely bread-y and more like the kind you buy in the frozen food section. So I should try a Montreal one!

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Originally Posted by U2Mama

So basically U2 is taking over Montreal! I cannot wait!

U2Mama · 06-02-2011, 10:01 PM

Here's the link for the public transportation site...

U2 - STM

Thinking about all those on people on the metro at the same time makes me a little

U2Mama · 06-02-2011, 10:07 PM

Oh and I really love the special U2 metro cards they're making us

ryancoke71 · 06-02-2011, 10:10 PM

I need more leather, STAT!!!!

secretly alone · 06-02-2011, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by U2Mama

Oh and I really love the special U2 metro cards they're making us

I'll keep that forever

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Originally Posted by ryancoke71

I need more leather, STAT!!!!

ryancoke71 · 06-02-2011, 10:21 PM

Val, I love you!

kramwest1 · 06-03-2011, 06:53 AM

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Originally Posted by U2Mama

Oh and I really love the special U2 metro cards they're making us

Cool.

Katiesheb · 06-03-2011, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by U2Mama

Here's the link for the public transportation site...

U2 - STM

Thinking about all those on people on the metro at the same time makes me a little

I agree!!! I am getting Foxboro flashbacks just thinking about it!!! Like I said before, there may have to be a post tailgate party...

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Originally Posted by U2Mama

Oh and I really love the special U2 metro cards they're making us

Me too!!! I want one!!!

06-02-2011, 12:46 PM	#261
ryancoke71 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14,678 Local Time: 05:02 PM	For Montreal, it is hard to say. I expect that there will be people camping out for a few days for that one, so I am getting there very early on the 8th, and just hoping to get into the pit. __________________

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subnet New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In God's Cottage Country Posts: 2,664 Local Time: 04:02 PM	i wonder if there will be any vendors set up to sell food while people wait in line. montreal smoked meat anyone? montreal bagels anyone? __________________

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06-02-2011, 02:53 PM	#263
secretly alone Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: New Yawk Posts: 8,088 Local Time: 05:02 PM	Montreal...bagels?? Are they like REAL bagels?

06-02-2011, 04:03 PM	#264
subnet New Yorker Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: In God's Cottage Country Posts: 2,664 Local Time: 04:02 PM	me thinks the same sort of bagel in montreal can be had in new yawk, or yonkers

06-02-2011, 08:02 PM	#268
U2Mama Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 1,800 Local Time: 04:02 PM	Did we ever figure out how many GA's were sold for these shows? I remember it coming up a thread or 2 (or 3!) ago but I don't think we ever got the official number

06-02-2011, 08:55 PM	#269
Katiesheb Refugee Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 1,608 Local Time: 05:02 PM	^ Just checked the Evenko site. They updated their Events Page. 80,000 people are expected at each show... Weren't we guessing between 40,000 and 50,000???

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ryancoke71 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14,678 Local Time: 05:02 PM

06-02-2011, 09:15 PM	#271
Katiesheb Refugee Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New England Posts: 1,608 Local Time: 05:02 PM	Just checked the public transit information site as well and it has been updated. Looks like the only way to get to the site will be with the metro and the only way to get out will be either shuttle busses or the Metro. You will be able to purchase a special U2 transit pass so you can get to the concert site quickly and also leave the site quickly.

06-02-2011, 09:44 PM	#272
U2Mama Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 1,800 Local Time: 04:02 PM	So basically U2 is taking over Montreal! I cannot wait!

06-02-2011, 10:01 PM	#274
U2Mama Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 1,800 Local Time: 04:02 PM	Here's the link for the public transportation site... U2 - STM Thinking about all those on people on the metro at the same time makes me a little

06-02-2011, 10:07 PM	#275
U2Mama Refugee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: On a Sunburst Street Posts: 1,800 Local Time: 04:02 PM	Oh and I really love the special U2 metro cards they're making us

06-02-2011, 10:10 PM	#276
ryancoke71 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14,678 Local Time: 05:02 PM	I need more leather, STAT!!!!

06-02-2011, 10:21 PM	#278
ryancoke71 ONE love, blood, life Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 14,678 Local Time: 05:02 PM	Val, I love you!